Filings, Tax Status, and Certifications
Jabooda Cares (EIN 99-4589825) files Form 990 annually with the IRS. Our fiscal year ends June 30. All filings are publicly available through the IRS and GuideStar/Candid.
Form 990
Annual information return filed with the IRS. Includes revenue, expenses, officer compensation, and program service accomplishments.
View on GuideStar/Candid →IRS Determination Letter
Confirmation of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.
Request a copy →WMBE Certification
Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises certification for Jabooda Cares and Jabooda Construction. Application in progress.
Ask about status →CHDO Certification
Community Housing Development Organization designation by King County, qualifying Jabooda Cares for HOME and NHTF funding. Application in progress.
Ask about status →Policies and Board Oversight
Our board of directors maintains governance policies that meet or exceed requirements for federal and state affordable housing funding. All policies are reviewed annually.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Annual disclosure by all board members and officers. Recusal procedures for affiliated transactions.
Whistleblower Policy
Anonymous reporting channel for financial misconduct or ethical violations.
Document Retention Policy
Defines retention schedules for financial records, contracts, correspondence, and donor data.
Gift Acceptance Policy
Guidelines for accepting, acknowledging, and stewarding charitable contributions.
Executive Compensation Policy
Board-reviewed compensation benchmarked against comparable organizations. Disclosed on Form 990.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Equal opportunity in employment, housing, and services regardless of protected status.
Leadership
Jabooda Cares is governed by a six-member board of directors responsible for organizational oversight, financial stewardship, and strategic direction.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Huynh | Board President |
| Robert Luu | Director |
| Teresa Le | Treasurer |
| Kayla Lam | Secretary |
| Viet Hoan (Lincoln) Nguyen | Member at Large |
| Thinh Huynh | Member at Large |
No board members receive compensation for their board service. Full board profiles are available on our About page.
How We Handle Jabooda Construction Contracts
Jabooda Construction is our affiliated WMBE general contractor. This relationship is what allows us to build at 30 to 50% AMI without breaking the pro forma. Every affiliated contract follows a four-step approval process:
Board Disclosure
All interested parties file annual conflict of interest disclosures identifying the affiliated relationship.
Recusal
Board members with conflicts recuse themselves from discussion and vote on affiliated contracts.
Independent Certification
Contract terms are independently reviewed and certified as fair market value by a qualified third party.
990 Disclosure
All affiliated transactions are disclosed on Form 990, Schedule L, available to the public.
Request Documentation
If you need copies of any governance policies, financial statements, certification letters, or other organizational documents, contact us directly. We respond to all requests within two business days.
Robert Luu, Executive Co-Director
[email protected] / 206-395-9808
2101 S Grand St, Retail #45, Seattle, WA 98144